A Team, The (2010) [3.5]
- Positives: Was better than tv version by far. Lot of great
scripted comedy. Quinton Jackson as BA
Baracas (replacing Mr. T) was great.
- Negatives: I was not a big fan of A Team tv show from 1980's, maybe
it was too
much action/destruction for a tv show. Though Jim Carrey would have
done a far
better Murdoch.
(Notes: My father was a Vietnam Veteran,
probably why he liked the tv show so much)

A Clockwork Orange (1971) [3]
Malcolm McDowell does very well with "bad" characters. The title
makes no sense at all but there is a backwards redemption story. What
the prison does to reform McDowell may seem to work against a violent
person but actually makes the outcome of pacifism become death or
defenseless.
- Positives: Actors, fair script.
- Negatives: Strange title. Sadism, violence,
anarchy.

A Night To Remember [3.5] 1958
- Positives: According to online facts the movie was based on both crew
and passengers accounts and is claimed to be the accurate story of the
Titanic.
- Negatives: Is was not discovered until 1985 that the RMS Titanic had
split into two or more sections. So the ending is not 100% accurate.
(But
what movie based on true story ever is)

Abyss, The [4]Positives: Great movie, CGI, Actors, Script, Direction. Even the underwater aliens are cool. Negatives:
The only unrealistic thing is when the underwater aliens raise the sea
floor wouldnt there have been some kind of tsunami?

A River Runs Thru It [4] 1992
Comments: My father was a river and lake fisherman so he took my
brother and I
many times when we were younger fishing, so this movie did a very good
job of taking me back in time. So it had very good backgrounds,
actors/characters. I think the idea of narration was the best movie
invention even above factual points. Since I'm not religious some of it
was fair for scripting.

Accused, The [3] 1988
- Positives: Actors, Locations, Script, Direction.
- Negatives: Based on a true story of a mother of children. I guess
is was changed because the public can't handle the truth. But the
character Jodie Foster portrayed wasn't exactly a saint either.
(Notes: Possibly one of the most graphic rape scenes ever filmed)

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
[3.5] 1994
- Positives: Actors, Background, Script. The plot definitely belonged
to Jim Carrey
- Negatives: It was great for comedy but doubt there is a such thing as
a pet detective. Good use for background and plot but I'm not a
football fan. Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls
[3.5] 1995
- Positives: Jim Carrey without a doubt.
- Negatives: Script and much of the characters. Actors were fair.
Disliked the movie Cliffhanger so that tells you I did not like the
opening of this one.

Adam [3] 1983
- Positives: Actors, Background, Script. Excellent recreation of the
true story of the Adam Walsh. Including the real life people appear at
ending asking people to look at displayed photos of missing children.
- Negatives: The sole problem was the scene in which John Walsh
receives the call of the positive ID of the body. He was alone in the
hotel room, his wife was not with him. Still would be difficult to
watch for any parent.

Adams Family, The [3.5] 1991
- Positives: Actors, Script, Background. Actually a far better version
than the original 1960's television show.
- Negatives: The actor who portrayed Gomez Adam was fair. Plus the
story of Uncle Fester really confused the movie. That he as missing
with amnesia? Also in the original television show he Fester was
Mortica's brother, in this movie he's Gomez's brother.

Adventures of Ford Fairlane,The [4] 1990So many movies are chalked full of foul language and Andrew Dice Clay
(fresh of the comedy stages) is no exception. But he does great with
the character (which in fact is the name of a classic car), who is a
combo of sexist and egotistic Sherlock Holmes wanna be. The music was
fair at best was current stage of rock music. Loved his solo song "But I aint got you".

Agnes of God [3.5] 1985
- Positives: Actors, Background, Script
- Negatives: Although it was a very good 'religiously implicative'
movie, I'm not religious. I originally gave it 4 stars.

Air America [3] 1990
- Positives: Actors, Locations
- Negative: Although based on a true factor of the Vietnam War, Script
was kinda weak using major actors.

Air Force One [4] 1997
Negatives: Highly doubt a rogue secret service agent would happen
and
the opening scene of a Russian warlord being taken so easily was not
buy able, but over all great movie.

Airplane [3.5] 1980Positives:
Actors, Script. Other than a few early Mel Brooks movies I think this
was the birth of slapstick. The script alone really sold to introduce
slapstick. Negatives: The plot of food poisoning and scripted
shaky love plot between Robert Hayes and Julie Hargerty seemed more
annoying then sellalble.

Airplane II [3.5] 1982Positives: Actors, Script, Plot, Story, Scenes. Alot better than the first. Negatives:
Although it was needed and worked in script Ted's (Robert Hayes)
depression and lack of condience for his past failures became annoying.

Aiport '77 [3.5] 1977Positives: Actors, Plot, Story, Scenes. I think this was stand out of most disaster movies. Negatives:
Disaster story started late/slow as most movies do. Also what didn't
look right for an airplane although it was character for the story that
it was made to look fancy (bar, casino, etc).

Air Up There, [3] 1994Positives: Actors, Plot, ScenesNegatives: A few sports movies during the same year, (such as Blue Chips) had similar stories but this didn't sell.

Aladdin [3.5] 1987Positives: Although Im not a huge fan of
Disney this is among their great ones. Especially that the plot and
story kept with the ancient stories. Of course Robin Williams was
unbelievably funny as the Genie. Negatives: If it was'nt for
Gilbert Godfried the bird would have been annoying, side story that
Aladdin having to hide his street image. And the obvious love
story.

Aladdin and the King of Thieves [3.5] 1996Positives: Voice cast including Robin Williams! Animation, applicated ancient/classic 40 Thieves as a plot.Negative:
Spite the fact it was not a theater viewed movie, sometimes direct to
video still sells. Even being the third in the trilogy, it still turned
out just as good. But maybe again the love story and wedding Im not a
fan of spite it being the plot.

Alamo, The [2] 2004Positives: Its about time the accuracy of the battle/death of Davey Crockett were told. Negatives:
Due to most people are addicted/brainwashed on the 1950's song and
Disney tv series on Davey Crockett that most don't/never knew the
truth. I think there was a more dull view of this movie being accurate
where a hero version would be more popular.

Ali [3] 2001Positives: Although it was a remake of "The Greatest" starring Ali himself, Will Smith really sold as Muhammad Ali, Negatives: I used to be a boxing fan vaguely. Pretty good for a bio of his career.

Alice Does'nt Live Here Anymore [3] 1975Positives: Actors, characters, scenes. Movie helped give birth to the hit restaurant tv show Alice.Negatives: As much as Im a vague Kris Kristofferson fan, not much of a story and fair script.

Alien [3.5] 1979
Positives: Actors, Wake up and Alien scenes, Script
Negatives: Like in most horror movies, the killer's (alien in this
case) chase is boring/dragging. I only like kill shots and character
scenes.

Alien Nation [3.5] 1988Positives: Actors, Characters, Story, Script. Negatives:
Its highly doubtful the any goverment, let alone the human race would
accept a mass populations of Aliens to live among us obviously visable
(with strange habits and given human character names)

Alien Ressurection [2] 1997
Positives: Sigourney Weaver, thankfully. But even her involvement
barely
helped this one.
Negatives: Alien 3 should have been the last one. Only the
aliens scenes were worth watching.

Aliens [4] 1986Positives: Actors, Theatrical script. At least this one is worth watching beginning to end.Negatives:
Theatrically it was edited how the aliens took over the LV421...When it
was restored for cable and dvd, it was fairly interesting but then
again not. Honestly I doubt a child would have survived against a
legion of them, spite being small. The marines were way too cocky,
"never ever under estimate your opponent". Why is it two movies in a
row the alien needs to be blown out an air lock, we want to see it
explode.

Alien vs Predator: Requiem [2] 2007Positives: A sequal was anticipatedNegatives:
The time period of both the first and this one is in high question.
Because the humans being attack seems to be in our current time period.
Where the original Alien series is in the distant future.

Alive [3] 1993Positives:
Actors, Scenes, Script. Apparently a good recreation of the true story
of foriegn soccer players who (some) survived a major plane crash.
After months trapped frigid snow covered mountains, they ended feeding
on the bodies of the dead. While 2-3 breached the unreal treacherous
frigid mountains to find help.Negatives: Possibly too authentic as much as I respect and expect a perfect recreation.

All Dogs Go To Heaven [2] 1989Positives: Haven't seen the movie in a while but voice actors, plot, story were fair (Burt Reynolds voices a dog?)Negatives: I think it was the animation that did'nt seem ok. (Burt Reynolds voices a dog?)

All The Right Moves [3.5] 1983Positives:
Actors, Plot, Story, Script, Scenes. This definitely had to be the
catalyst for the future sitcom "Coach" also starring Craig Nelson.Negatives:
Although some negativity is relevent for the outcome of the football
game, it is doubtful both the Coach has the power to blackball a player
from any college and would forgive him in the end.

Almost Heros [2] 1998Positives: Chris FarleyNegatives:
Although Chris Farley was a rising comedian actor, to copy if not
compete literally for/against a famous expedition is less than fair.

Along Came a Spider [2] 2001

Alvin and the Chipmunks [3] 2007

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel [3] 2009

Alvin and the Chipmunks/Chipwrecked (2011) [3.5] Positives: Of course the Chipmunks are the main stars, script-worth watching and listening too. Negatives:
Unfortunately corrupt music promoter Ian Hawke is a surprise return.
The Island scenes/story is lame, though Volcano scenes are ok. How they
end up on the Island, is questionable.

Always [3] 1989Positives: Actors, Scenes. The story would sell for romance movies but not if this film didn't have major actors. Negatives:
Richard Dreyfuss in a practical sense stalking/scripted to look after
his girlfriend he left behind. (after a being killed in a plane crash
as a forest firefighter)

Amazing Spiderman, The (2012) [2]Positives: With only the fact it was based on Spiderman and they attempted to base it exactlly on the original comic storyNegatives:
Horrible remake, missed "With great power comes great responsibility",
so many things missed. Stop it with the remakes. Nothing can repalce
the original trilogy with Toby Macguire.

Amazing Spiderman 2, The [3] (2014)Notes: (My first ever Mother's Day off work by evening, I was amazed & bored enough to take a look)Positives:
With the death of Gwen Stacy was upsetting but was accurate to the
comic history. Electro's look was too cgi but power was impressive. The
Rhino outfit looked AWESOME! I was not going to bother viewing this
after disappointment with first one, but I was surprised by this one.
Not bad...Looking forward to ASM 3 vs Rhino. Negatives: Sorry
Andrew Garfield is not Toby Maguire, spite that Andrew does look more
teenage than Toby where this reboot is going with comic accuracy.
Although both movie series of course focus on Spiderman's super
abilities, this one seems more invincible than TM's version. Major
thing I also caught was line from recording from his father Richard
Parker made that he worked on spider venom project that included his
own dna so it would only work his own offspring (peter parker) that is
a comic story rip from Superman comic reboot that was also claimed by
Superman's father Jor-El that he made a serum that allowed Kal-El to
leave Krypton. Also it was filmed before the LA Clipper's owner scandal
Harry Osburn is treated the same being removed from power spite the
owner and name ship (not defending Sterling)

American Graffiti [3.5] 1979Positives: Actors, Scenes, MusicNegatives:
Difficult to explain this, since this was helped pave the way for the
tv series Happy Days. As much as George Lucas and actors sold the era
the film represents it seems to have a darker, moodier and not
"positive, relaxed, happy tone".

American Hot Wax [4] 1978
Positives: Music, Actors, Script, Locations, Awesome film on history of
Rock 'n' Roll.
Negatives: A few names changed, don't know why and few music
performances could have been better.
Notes: Seems a great portrayal of the father of the words
"Rock-n-Roll", with great music a real life oldies rock stars appear.
He promoted many repeated concerts although the story says he never
returned to the air. He actually moved into a smaller if not lost
career shortely before dying. The real Alan Freed's photo appears at
end with the appropriate song "Rock and Roll is Here to Stay". I don't
get why Danny and the Junior's band name was changed to The Planitones
with Professor Plapatto.

American Ninja [3] 1985

American Pie [3.5] 1999Positives:
Actors, Plot, Script, Direction. Film really sold reality of the life
of high school teens pushed/rushed into aspiration that losing your
virginity and scoring is a requirement. Negatives: Jason Biggs as
well as he sold his character it may remind you of yourself or others,
too realistic. The physical roles of Chris/Oz and Heather did'nt work,
where she looked 3 feet tall and he appeared 7ft tall.

American Pie 2 [3.5] 2001Positives: Actors, ScriptNegatives: They all ended up together again even though they all split up in distance?

American Pie: Book of Love [3] (2009)

American Pie: Naked Mile [3.5] (2006)

American Wedding [3.5] 2003Positives: Actors, Script, Plot..From losing your virginity to marriage. Where did the time go. Negatives: Some disturbing matter and gross scenes. Again another wedding film but thats the title.

American President, The [4] 1995Positives: Actors, Script, ScenesNegatives:
As much as the movie worked on the daily life/business of the American
President, the plot is and turns out more positive than reality. It
really didn't work for past American Presidents to date, and as much as
it might sound like it would work no one running for office would win
based on being a widow. The film's script touched on the probable
scandal of dating but it didn't twist into the negativity that those in
or running for office with no doubt deal with in dating.

American Sniper (2014) [3]Positives:
Bradley Cooper, typically, gave a outstanding performance. Spite a few
small inaccuracies according to History vs Hollywood website, his widow
argues not enough to deter especially with Bradley Cooper was a perfect
performance as her husband and soldier. From what the film showed
seemed a middle eastern version of Vietnam, especially calling the
enemy "savages". I don't think any film in history ever had a scene of
shooting a child, but that's the way it was during
Iraq/Afghanistan/Vietnam...It had to be done, specifically of them
carrying/being a weapon against us. Negatives: I am printing only
two and they having nothing to do with my views of the film. 1) Chris
Kyle and Jesse Ventura have/had a problem with Kyle's book over
defamation of a statement in a bar. 2) Documentary Director Michael
Moore calls snipers cowards..whom help ends hostage situations. Moore
is as poor a critic as Lenard Maltin.

American Tale [3.5] 1986Positives: Characters, ScriptNegatives: Not very good animation but CGI was in its infancy. I think it's foreign country background's didnt work.

American Tale 2: Fievel Goes West [3.5] 1991Positives:
Characters, Voice Actors, Script, Scenes. (Jimmy Stewart really sold
Wyle Burp; Law dog loosely based on Wyatt Earrp) and Dom Deluise
returns as Tiger as Fievel's friendly & very fat cat.)Negatives. Animation seemed lighter but still not enough. Lot of close calls for Fievel.

Amistad 1992 [3.5]Positives:
Actors, Story, Scenes. (Despite a few "overboard" claims/statements of
inaccuracy, it seemed the movie over all presented an accurate
portrayal of the people and "ship" involved)Negatives: Despite
history's infamous memories its incredibly graphic if not horrific
matters of slavery. Its like watching an extended version of Kunta
Kinte's voyage to America. It is both required to know but not needed
to relive.

Amityville Haunting, The [3.5] (2011)Positives:
Actually very interesting. Although most of plot for 1979 version has
turned out to be a hoax though a few things were not rejected as to did
not happen. This movie apparentlytries to set itself 30 years later
and still push the claim its no doubt haunted and being sold again. But
if people who have purchased the home following 1979 have claimed they
havenot experienced any paranormal situations, then why was the
house sold so many times. Most people stay in a home 1,5,10,20,30, 50
years. The husband of the family, with militarybackground, end up
losing it mentally just as James Brolin did in 1979 version. The wife
or older daughter rebuts "What the F*ck!" OMG that is a funny scene.Negatives:
A somewhat young male (w/military background) with wife and 3 kids move
in and end up dealing with the haunting. Although the wife and kids no
doubt experience the haunted house, the secured military husband
refuses to accept any evidence or claims by the family. This is VERY
annoying for a script or attempts as a fact-mokumentary meetsParanormal Activity.

Amityville Horror 1979 [3]Positives: Actors, Scenes, Script. Negatives:
Once it first was released it became America's most famous and if not
first haunted home. But over years/decades, claims has become to
surface that despite what family portrayed claims it has become to
believed fictional (despite that years before a family was factually
murdered in the same home).

Amityville II: The Possession 1982 [3]Positives:
Actors, Scenes, Plot. An almost perfect recreation of fact in which the
oldest son murders his parents and siblings but also claims demonic
voices made him do it.Negatives: Burt Young always portrays a bum
in some fashion in every movie and that has always been a negative
image despite his great roles and acting work. The script claims the
oldest son and daughter had a incestual affair, but that was never
claimed by real life person or law enforcement. But Ronald Defeo Jr
does claim in recent years his sister was also involved in murders with
him.

Annie (1982) [3.5] Positives:
Actors, Music, Scenes..Carol Burnett was the stand out for her
character as the drunk and hated Orphanage house mother Ms. Hannigan.Negatives: A billionaire during the depression and friends with the President?

Annie (2014) [2]Positives:
Quvenzhané Wallis was adorable as Annie and good singer. Cameron Diaz
as Ms. Hannigan (ever since her Bad Teacher role, she proves a great
villian). The remakes of the original song were fair. Seems they
removed the word orphanage since I think they were replaced with the
term foster care. Film has very funny moments especially with the song
remakes...One kid's line "what does hard knock life mean?", the
response is OMG (true, but) funny! Negatives: Sorry as most are
sick of remakes, this is no exception. I was stunned see Will Smith is
a producer, but at least the right child was selected. Some of the
songs, being new I really didn't understand. The kids "hard knock life"
scene, the only thing wrong was there was'nt enough kids, maybe 10 kids
would have worked. Being a remake is one thing. As as modern technology
is definitely upfront, it was WAY TOO MUCH. Although the search for
Annie at the end was benefited by technology, the eventual finish of
the search was very weak.

Another 48 Hours [4] 1990- One of Eddie Murphy's better films, a little better than its prequal. His verbal rebuttals are awesome!- Redneck Hillbilly bikers dealing with a black man (doubt it).

Antz [3.5] 1998- Postives: Good story, CGI work, and voice over with major actors.- Negatives: Spite his lead character, I am not and never will be a Woody Allen fan.

Apocolypse Now [4] 1979-
Positives: One of the top five elite Vietnam films. Very much reminds
me of the stories my father said of his mission in Vietnam. -
Negatives: Honestly only at the opening with Martin Sheens what seemed
suicidal dance or what ever that can be described as should have been a
deleted scene. Spite in fact he cut his hands punching the mirror.

Apollo 13 [3.5] 1995- Positives: Actors, Scenes-
Negatives: Im a major fan of based on true story films...As most would
also state until this was done no one ever heard or remembered their
story ironically being a true NASA event...I wish I could add Script in
positives with Tom Hanks iconic "Houston, We Have a Problem" That
was'nt verbatim. What was actually said was "Okay, Houston,.
We've had a problem".

Apollo 18 [3] (2011)Positives: Its was definitely NASA meets Blair Witch. Many gave this a real negative review, probably due to it being fictional.Negatives:
Creatures on the moon are not fully focused on, reminds me of opening
shots of Cloverfield creature. NASA and Government responses to
astronauts is disturbing. Despite its a fictional movie, if were fact,
where did they find the film?

Apple Dumpling Gang, The [2] 1975

Apt Pupil [3] 1998- Positives: Actors, Script-
Negatives: Actually this would be considered stalking spite the teen
has discovered an actual hiding NAZI. I dont dount and its the teens
fault for suffering nightmares, etc if you wann learn the truth.
Sometimes the truth is worse than lies or exaggeration.

Arachnaphobia [2] 1990

Armageddon [3.5] 1998- Positives: Actors, Special Effects. -
Negatives: Would NASA really settle for oil drillers (even if they are
the world's best)? They should have brought far more equipment, to
assume their tools would work on a drilling site/material in
space. If she is 18 her father's has no power over who she dates, this
made it an annoying love story. The assumption the trigger would work
once they left Harry behind on the asteroid to destroy it.

Armed and Dangerous [3.5] 1986
Army of Darkness [2] 1993

Arrival, The [3.5] 1996-
Positives: Actors, Script, Scenes. I think this is the only sci fi film
Charlie Sheen has done, he sold it. Who the black kid turns out to
be was a stunning surprise ending- Negatives: The title
does'nt fit since there is no space ship and the story becomes ironic
that they are already on Earth. Ron Silver is always an awesome bad
guy.

Arthur [3.5] 1981- Positives: Actors, NYC scenes, Music. Only Dudley Moore could sell this character and his drunk laugh is iconic. -
Negatives: Spite he is super wealthy (just below one billion dollars)
is he really stupid to sleep with prostitutes (I guess STD and VD's
have yet to become public knowledge). With that money, no females are
flocking over him?

Arthur 2: On the Rocks [3.5] 1988- Positives: Actors, Script, Story.-
Negatives: How would his dead buttler meet his unborn son? How ever
Martha is related his Arthur, first she says he is cut off from the
money than at end she gives in returns access to the money, make up
your mind. Burt Johnson appears to fear nothing at all in both films
than is knocked down by his daughter she would reveal is indesrections
(yeah that's real powerful man). Did Linda know he was teasing firing
the new butler or not?

Article 99 [4] 1992- Positives:
Actors, Script, Hospital Scenes. What could be considered a serious
remake of AfterM*A*S*H (sequal tv series to original MASH) into a
movie. - Negatives: I dont think the term Article 99 actually
exists but more a believed thought or unwritten rule among V.A.
patients vesus those who administrate the hospital.

Are We There Yet [3] 2005
Are We Done Yet [3] 2007
As Good As It Gets [3] 1997

Assassination [4] 1987- Positives: Actors, Script, Scenes. One of Charles Bronson's better films. -
Negatives: Why would the Secret Service hide the fact a high
ranking politician hires assassins to kill the first lady in order to
help himself into becoming President. And that would'nt work anyway,
since there is a VICE PRESIDENT! According to Bronson in the
script he researched records that the President during combat crashed a
plane, injured and now is impotent. The next line out of the first
lady's mouth is "Cal was my first lover????????????" Bronson pushes the
Hawaii Senator out a window instead of having him arrested. And no one
saw this outside, but they tell the press he died of an illness.. The
JFK Assassination claiming Oswald did it alone is more believeable.
Possibly the only film about politics, D.C. or the White House without
an actor portraying a President.

Assault on Precinct 13 [3] 2005

Atticus Institute, The [3.5] (2015)Positives:
Sometimes a mockumentary looks so good you swear its a true event or
story, this is no exception. Even in the beginning its idea of
understanding or filming of telekinesis was interesting. When the woman
began speaking voices it was mediate you realized it's not power of
brain she was possessed by a demon. It was both interesting and
laughable the government attempted to control "it"Negative:
This not being a true event ruins factual cases, mockumentaries do
this. selling themselves spite their great idea of content. How do you
cut open a frog and get its heart beating (spite everything in movies
are fake). I said it in the positives but Im repeating it, it was
laughable the government attempted to control it.

AVATAR [3] 2009Positives: Not sure on this. CGI I guess and story (?). Negatives:
I can't believe Kevin Costner did not sue this film. It was an exact
copy of the script of his Dances with Wolves. But it did give the film
a story.

Avenging Angel [2] 1985

Avengers, The (2012) [3]Positives:
A rarity of combining the original actors from each movie (Thor, Hulk,
Captain America and Iron Man) but that was actual idea in the first
place. Great action scenes. Good comical (comedythat is) script.Negatives:
I know the idea is from the original comics for their egos to not get
along at first and their were comics that actually had them fight each
other over who was better. The movie did follow those story
backgrounds but it really was'nt needed, because honestly it hindered
watching it. The primary enemy or antagonist "Loki" was honestly weak.
Especially when Hulk grabs and slams him several times.

Babe, The [4] 1992-
Positives: Actors, Scenes, Script, Historic Accuracy. NO ONE could have
done this better than John Goodman. He was was the perfect Babe Ruth.
Whether or not the kid returning as an adult at the end really happened
it was respectfuly, really liked that. Whether or not he did make
the legendary homerun call remains a myth and mystery, it was among the
hundreds of feats that made him. - Negatives: John Goodman said
they produced this film to fast and he did not like it's finished
product. Spite its his nickname, the film should have been called
something else.

Baby's Day Out [3.5] 1994- Positives: Funny, Adventureous, Script, Scenes. The kidnappers were casted great.-
Negatives: The dangerous places this baby contiously thru fim is both
funny and nerve racking. The parents needed to be recasted. But the
nanny was young Cynthia Nixon.

Back to School [4] 1986- Positives: Actors, School scenes. Rodney Dangerfield is as always hilarious. -
Negatives: As a kid, Thorton's father is very verbal about getting an
education so the script allows him to become lucky and run a succesful
clothing store without an education? His son Jason needed recasting.
William Zabka (best known as the rival in Karate Kid) was I think
overcasted as a rival for Jason and did not give Zabka a stronger
script. The make out scene between Terry Ferrell and Keith Gordon was
way off balance, she seemed 6 inches taller than him. I still doubt a
University would allow him to become a student by buying his way in
with bldg addition, but thats movie scripts.

Back to the Future (1985) [3.5]Positives:
Actors, Story/Script. Biff Tannen was a great bully/gang leader,
villian and even his mis-wording phrases scripted very well. Negatives:
Spite its about time travel and the plot of seeing your parents young
but possibly causing them not to meet is the love story. Im not a fan
of love story with the exception of possibly 2-3 films. The love story
didnt work for me here. Too much foul language from Michael J. Fox,
didnt need any of it! They also did not need someone else to re-record
Marty's rendition of Johnny B, Goode, Im sure he would have sold it.
Because whom ever did re-record it, ugh.

Back to the Future II (1989) [4]Positives:
The future script, scenes and objects have timelessly sold this film.
Especially now that it is the year 2015 everyone is awaiting the film's
future preditions. One of the very nice things that isn't pointed out
is that Doc returned from 2015 to inform Marty his future is'nt that
great and wanted to fix it. Negatives: Im awaiting a youtube group
called Cinema Sins/Everything Wrong with to attack this film. I bet
they are thinking they dont know where to begin. But one quick sin was
obvious at then ending when Doc is struck by a bolt of lightning and
sent back in time to 1885. The Delorian was flying still, not racing or
moving so I thought he needed to drive the engine to 88mph to activate
the time travel.

Back to the Future Part III (1990) [4]Positives:
Actors, Script, Scenes..Honestly a fair ending for the trilogy. When
Marty calls Buford an a**hole after his ten count was funny/great
sell. I really LOL when Doc Brown falls on the table after one drink.
At least the foul language was limited compared to Part 2.Negatives:
Reaching part 3 in this trilogy you've obviously realized it's the same
Hollywood backlot town. "Doc I thought Id never see you again...Doc
replied "you cant keep a good scientist down"...How the hell did he
build a futuristic train that flies and times travel in the old west.

Bad Teacher (2011) [3]
Positives: Very much an
adult movie (like remaking Billy Bob Thorton's Bad Santa into a
teacher). Funny if not weird, pretty good script, fair casting. Also
clips from major school movies.
Negatives: This was
almost a 3.5, but I took it personal with the teacher telling male
students they would never succeed with a female student for
(mostly) how they dressed (that did'nt happen to me but no teacher has
the right to talk to students about lack of better word dating) (In
real life)
She definitely would not have gotten away with what she did or said to
anyone on school property.

Ballad of Cable Hogue, The (1970) [4]Positives:
Definitely one of Sam Peckinpah's BEST westerns. Great cast, story,
direction, production, script. Should have been nominated for an Oscar
for Best Picture. Jason Robards sold a character of a man, left for
dead in the middle of the desert, finds water, builds an oasis and
gains then friends. One of the key character's name will be seen again
in 1978 Convoy, "Reverend Joshua Dunland Sloane, Church of the Wayfairing
Stranger" (whom here is played by David Warner then later vaguely
used/named by Donnie Fritt's in the Jesus Freaks bus in Convoy).
Stunning ending but respectful.Negatives: Surprising sexual
material for a Sam Peckinpah western, but then again it makes more
sense it via a prostitute (a very young Stella Stevens). But David
Warner's priest took far too much sexual liberty (shocked it was
permitted on film, especially a priest).

Barrens, The (2012 [3]Positives:
Great recreation of the alledgly legendary origin on the infamous
"Jersey Devil" creature. IMDB lists filming location in Canada, but its
well filmed for its dense forestry. Father suffering from rabies, from
a previous dog bite, really sold.Negatives: Who ever heard of a
camp site you had to sign in (like a bldg's security desk). Actors were
fair. Now, the Jersey Devil has only been claimed to have been seen
(same as for aliens, bigfoot and ghosts; which Im a major believer in,
so that is why I took a close look at this movie) is real life, looked
like a large black lion with wings. Most historic describtions say its
small or thin. And NEVER in its legendary history has there ever been a
reported attack. That's why a horror movie would not work for it.

Barbarella [3] 1968

Barbarians at the Gate [4] 1993-
Positives: Based on a true story, Actors, Scenes, Script. James Garner
was awesome, seemed like a foul mouthed Donald Trump. Real interesting
perspective of how corporate greed and take overs.- Negatives: Way to much foul language, especially from James Garner..Really was'nt neccessary.

Basic [3] 2003
Basic Instinct [3.5] 1992- Positives: Actors, Story...If your a fan of sexual material this is it (Im not). But a good detective film. - Negatives: Spite the story, this among makes the top ten for multiple iconic sex scenes.

Basketball Diaries, The [3] 1995-
Positives: Leonardo Dicaprio really sells the downfall of a high school
backetball drop in the abyss of drugs. I think this is based on a true
story. - Negatives: Spite plot is about drugs uaage, it contains gross drug scenes. Very difficult to watch.

Basic [3] 2003

Batman [3] 1966- Positives: Just a movie version of the 1960's television series. Stars everyone from the iconic series. Good story.- Negatives: If you did'nt like the 1960's live action series then you won't like this either. VERY CHEESY.

Batman [3.5] 1989-
Positives: Actors, Story, Script, Scenes, Production...Everyone brought
their A game for each character. Especially Jack Nicholson's Joker.-
Negatives: How he trained to fight not shown...Not a fan of Kim
Basinger...I didn't see any relevance of her spite her attempting to be
a reporter.

Batman and Robin [3] 1997- Positives:
Some Actors, Story and some script. George Clooney was slammed as
Batman but I think he did okay, I couldnt tell difference between him
and Keaton.- Negatives: Very cheesy production, Who picked Arnold
Schwartzenegger to be Mr. Freeze? And Bane is given a low henchmen here
character where he is major in the comics (at least he is given star
status in a future Batman film). Not a bad pick for Alicia Silverstone
for Barbara/Bat Girl (But she is re-written as Alfred the Butler's
niece, where cartoons and comics she is Commishioner Gordon's daughter)

Batman Begins [3.5] 2005-
Positives: Story, Production...How he became Batman (besides why) is
finally shown...Follows comic history alot more and its given high
critical review for it. Michael Caine was a great Alfred as well as
Lucian Fox by Morgan Freeman fit as well. - Negatives: Critics and
fans complained on George Clooney and Val Kilmer. Well Im don't think
Christopher Nolan sold either. So I have a few casting problems.

Batman Forever [3.5] 1995-
Positives: Batman and Robin are finally put together...Actors, story,
script, scenes...Tommy Lee Jones (2 Face) and Jim Carrey's (The
Riddler) went over board but sold their villians! - Negatives:
Forever as a title? In a sence since Robin was in comics and cartoons
stated as a ward or heir to Bruce Wayne's estate. Val Kilmer just
barely sold Batman, compared to George Clooney.

Batman: Mask of the Fantasm [3] 1993

Batman Returns [3.5] 1992-
Positives: Actors, Script, Story, Production. Every is back (except of
course Jack as Joker). Danny Devito and Michelle Pfiffer were awesome
as their respeced villians. At least villian was given back stories.-
Negatives: Penguins death, didnt sell really at all. Spite his villian
character being a power mogel, Max Shreck didnt fit. Penguin has his
men kidnap children (the parents actually left all those childen home
alone?)

Batteries Not Included [3.5] 1987- Positives: Story, Script, Actors. The major actors at least sold this one. -
Negatives: One of the most minor alien films ever made. Tiny flying
saucer robots? The slum apt bldg fit the story but there should have
been more.

Battle for the Planet of the Apes [3.5] 1973-
Positives: Script, Production. The final chapter to Apes saga.
The best scene in film is when it's revealed the ape child fell and was
hurt/died at the hands of another ape. "Ape has killed ape"
(repeatedly)...."What's with them?....I think you might say, they just
joined the human race". - Negatives: Weak background scenes which
only used Los Angelos as a background rather state/claim the world as a
background following the events of apparent WWIII. But if the apes
began taking over how did the human's still manage a world ending war.

Battleship (2012) [3]Positives:
Actors, scenes, story. CGI for the most part was ok. The board game
"look" and premise would eventually make its way on screen toward
ending. The enemy alien ships and way they attacked were impressive,but
individual aliens and their "suits" were cheesy if not common looking.
The Navy ships, uniforms and scripting looked authentic. It was said
the alien ships looked and acted like Transformers, well I would agree
they acted very much like Decepticons.Negatives: Although it
was scripted a bratty and apparently egotistical Tom Cruise type of
character "Hopper" worked and hindered script and story. Althpugh it
was never scripted or said on screen, the board game andcommercials
"Battleship" the family members would say "you sunk my battleship".
Well I think it would have really worked when the Navy does
strike their ships, so it could have been scripted "We sunk their
battleship!"

Beat Street [4] 1984-
Positives: Music, Dancing, NYC Scenes, Script, Story, Production.
Performance by title song's writer/performer Grandmaster Flash and the
Furious Five.-
Negative: Spite it was scripted for the story and song, it was
disturbing to see a father and husband die needlessly chasing a rival
(punk) spray tagger.

Beavis and Butthead Do America [4] 1996- Positives: Animation, Script, Story, Voices-
Negatives: Spite the fact the plot they are idiots, its what also
what makes it annoying. No security in the Hoover Dam control room?
Where was the Secret Service when Butthead finds Chelsea Clinton?

Bebe's Kids [2] 1992
Beethhoven [2] 1992

BeetleJuice [3.5] 1988-
Postives: Actors, Script, Production. Many absolutely hilarous scenes
spite being a dark film about the dead.There's been news about a sequal-
Negatives: What kind of name and or title is Beetlejuice, especially
for crazy demon. And you have to say his name 3 times? He's either the
size of a bug or human size? The family that buys the house following
the young couple's demise are even stranger than Beetlejuice.-
Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Neilson [3] 2006

Beneath the Planet of the Apes [3.5] 1970-
Positives: Actors, Production. At least Charlton Heston made a cameo as
well as most of the ape characters and actors. An Ironic Interesting
climatic finish which becomes the second of a five film series.-
Negatives: Majority of script and some story that involves human
survivors of a nuclear war fall out. Then why were'nt the humans in
first film affected or could talk if these could and have telepathic
abilities.

Best Little Whorehouse in Texas [3.5] 1982-
Positives: Major Actors, Music, Production. Allegely this is a based on
a true story, spite this is probably based on the Nevada whorehouses.- Negative: Ironically spite a ton of lingera clothing and in bed scenes there is'nt really any sexual material on screen.

Best of the Best 2 [1] 1993
Ben Hur [3.5] 1959
Benji The Hunted [2] 1987

Beverly Hillbillies, The [4] 1993-
Positives: Casted Actors, Script, Production. Honestly one of the
better remakes of a television show or film. Jim Varney really sold as
Jed Clampett as did most everyone casted. Even a mentioned cameo of
inviting The Clintons (President in early 1990s) since they were from
Arkansas.- Negatives: The theme song should have been played as the
Flatt & Scruggs version. Spite Buddy Ebson made a cameo has other
major tv role Barnaby Jones, it should have been something related to
the family. Where did the ape and female during the wedding come
from at the end?

Beverly Hills Cop 2 [4] 1987-
Positives: Actors, Characters, Music, Script, Story...A far better
story than the first film. The Police Chief villian was ironically a
better villian the the actual crime villian. - Negatives: Some
locations and outside lighting was poor. Spite a somewhat more powerful
villian he really still again didnt have physicial involvement of the
crime.

Beverly Hills Cop 3 [2] 1994- Positives: Only Eddie Murphy and Judge Reinhold. Production, some script. - Negatives: Actors, Story and most of other characters. Very poor sequal.

Beverly Hills Ninja [1] 1997
Beyond the Mat [3] 2000

Beyond the Poseidon Adventure [4] 1979- Positives: Actors, Story, Script, Production. A very good sequal. -
Negatives: Captain Mike Turner claims salvage rights on an ocean liner,
doubt thats legal especially before survivors are found or company
thats own the ship arrives to see if the ship can be salvaged. Its
curious if Plutoniom in the containers would explode without being
devices or other chemical applications. A blind man character if this
sequal doesnt appear or mentioned in first film. I also dont think two
people could use one aqua lungs especially being amateurs but if its
your only way out of a disaster situation.

Bible in the Beginning, The [4] 1966-
Positives: The most "by the book" accurate story/script Ive ever seen
in film history especially being from the legendary bible. A few major
actors and production design. - Negatives: It would have sold
better it an all star cast and broadcasted during holidays like The Ten
Commandments is. Still I think this should get the same attention
as TC.

Bicentennial Man [3.5] 1999- Positives: Actors, Story, Production. One of Robin Williams best films. -
Negatives: Spite adversary family members giving the robot a hard time
they sold as villians. The early start with the family interactive
problems didnt work/sell very well needed to be re-scripted or just
redone. Its not until the end of film that in scripted venture he
becomes 200 years old, so the title doesnt really work.

Big [3.5] 1988- Positives: Actors, Script, Story, Production. I think this is Tom Hanks break thru role besides Busom Buddies. -
Negatives: How do you not physicaly feel becoming an adult in one
night, how did his under clothing grow? There is'nt much law
enforcement if ANY when the mother believes he's been aducted..

Birdman [3] (2014)Positives:
Very few times do I ever agree with what film wins the Oscar for Best
Picture. As a fan of the interview show Inside the Actor Studio I can
understand why this won for best film. Apparently American Sniper won
for best editing, sorry Birdman should have won. I have never seen film
"go seamlessly" from beginning to end without 'obviously' cutting to
another background. It only happened once in this film. Michael Keaton
was fantastic and really sold his character's depressed/washed up and
apparently schizophrenia (even suicidal) career. One thing I enjoyed
about this film was something it reminded me of the late great Andy
Kaufman- the king of improv. You could'nt telll or was confused to what
was real and improv and that was the script of the film. Negatives:
The schizophrenia actor is suffering from a legendary role called the
Birdman. But the film needed a better title...The music or soundtrack
was a constant drum beat that reminds you of being in an 1960's
beatnick clup, VERY ANNOYING.

Blazing Saddles (1974) [2] Positive:
A vague story of a racist town accepting a black man as sheriff. A ton
of cliches and slap sticking old west television shows and movies. A
list of a few great actors. I guess this was the invention of slap
stick.Negatives: Surprised this movie was ever released with the
mass amount of racism and years before ROOTS, spite and as well as
being a so called comedy. You would have to be REALLY BORED to ENJOY
this and I didnt...Just never bothered to watch in full, it barely
makes a ** star.

Bloody Mama (1970) [3] Positives:
Legendary actress Shelley Winters portrays Ma Barker...A VERY YOUNG
Robert Deniro plays one her sons...One of the rare accurate depictions
(among many that are not) about Kate Barker and his criminal sons. Negatives:
Ironically, even with this version and others...According to other
criminals that worked for her and boys, mostly claim Kate .Barker was
not a leader in any sense other, other than being a strong mother
figure and VERY controlling parent. So its difficult believe or truly
know was she or wasnt she MA Barker that history or movies claim her to
be.

Bridesmaids (2011) [3.5]Positives: Even
though and its the future of newer "unknown" actresses(other than Jill
Clayburgh), seems casting was pretty good. Incredibly funny script and
scenes.Spoiler: Top LYAO Moments: Airplane, Gown Store, Wealthy Bridal Shower, and Getting COP's attention. Negatives: From
the title you might think its the lead actress who is getting married.
But its more the cleche "always a bridesmaid never a bride plot",
rather and bettera competition for Maid of Honor story. It becomes
the story but annoying and probably why I didnt give this 4 stars is
the war for Maid of Honor. Where a wealthynew friend/bridesmaid versus a childhood friend Maid of Honor clash. It continued if not almost took over the story.

Bubba HO-Tep (2002) [3.5] Im surprised I this
didnt get my attention yrs ago, especially since it starsw Bruce
Campbell...Noticed it on Comcast Ondemand....Elvis and JFK in a nursing
home dealing with a demon? Before I even realized it was Bruce
Campbell, my god this actor did GREAT job with voice/attitude as Elvis.
Script gives a very interesting storied claim how/why Elvis left show
biz and family behind. A must see for Elvis fans....Crazy enough
veteran black actor Ossie Davis plays/claims to be JFK (but not so
crazy how/why).

Captain America - The First
Avenger (2011) [3] (Notes:
Yet another
comic hero I was never really a fan of, didnt expect high view of
it, but was actually impressed. I only vaguely knew of his
comic history and even vaguely knew cartoon history)
Positives: Story, Script,
Characters, Scenes, actors not bad. Almost a 3.5 (Very interesting
ending!) The script really gave his pre-CA body a lot of heart.
A few mix in characters from Iron Man movies appear.
Negatives: The Red Skull
origin was even more vague. There is a sudden/sad death scene (Not CA).
From the trailer I think they show up him get beat up as a
scrawny runt of a male, that was difficult to watch.

CARS [4] (2002)CARS 2 [2] 2006
Positives: Of course
Lightning McQueen and Mator as well as
characters from first movie and voice of Michael Cain. Also a few
interesting "CAR"
mimics of Queen of England and grandson Prince William?
Negatives: Incredibly bad
script, children would be bored a spy story
if not as well the foreign languages. Was really expecting a Disney
type LOL story
to understand, enjoy with your kids. Right off the bat and for majority
of first half if not almost entire movie is a obvious James Bond story.
Also Mator
learns and begins to realize the type of person he talks as, which
would not be honestly funny but is produced as sad.

Chat Room [3] (2010)
Positives: This was
almost a 3.5 if not a film that should have been Oscar nominated. We
all know what if not been in internet chat rooms. Imagine them for
real, you could physically walk into. Amazing script, and a few
apparently new weird songs I found interesting.
Negatives: The
description of dvd said something about a serial killer or stalker. You
only pick up on it toward ending its (Spoiler)
of the young chatters. He
he was pulling reminds you of a Freddy Krueger (Spoiler), makes people
want to kill
themselves. The ending is rip on Final Destination.

Citizen Kane (1941) [3.5] I had to finally take a look at the alledged
and so called greatest movie and what was voted in AFI's 100 as the #1
film, Citizen Kane. I won't say I am not a fan of black/white movies,
there are a few good ones. The title made no sense and all I heard
about this one is two things. It was appparently, loosely based on
newspaper tycoon William Randolph Heart and the infamous Rosebud line
that also made top's in AFI's great movies lines. Well during and after
watching it, I started to wonder and become curious why certain films
were picked for the top 10 of all time. It was story and structure.
Citizen Kane did have that. Very lousy set of actors but they tried to
deliver. For a movie to make sense wouldn't be a historic. I gave
Citizen a 3.5, worth watching again. Not sure about purchasing. You'd
have to watch this a few times for it to make sence and figure it out.
The last half of movie was research into what Kane's last words meant,
"Rosebud". After a while I began to think it was something to do with
his childhood. His life became when he was ripped from his parents and
that started with the swinging and punching the man with his sled.

Clerks (1994) [3 of 5 stars] (Note:
I had not even heard of this movie, from way back in 1994? Just learned
of it while attending horror film convention here in Wilkes Barre, PA.
Which included star and cast)Positives: Good script, Brian O'
Halloran delivered "Dante" at least with the perspective of total
responsibility, spite closing the store a few times for non sense. It
was amazing while everyone around him practically sh*t on and ignored
his responses, he did his job. Negatives: Most every male
character was a total a**hole, very difficult to tolerate, have the
same deals almost every where I work. I think that was the total point
of the movie. No managers, bosses or police characters, except whom I
think was a coroner. I read about the alternate ending and thankful it
was not used. Um, also, spite a budget problem, the black and white
filming was annoying but at least the dialogue kept it going.

Clerks II (2006) [3]Positives:
Again spite Brian O' Halloran's "Dante Hicks" allowing himself to
surround himself with the same idiots from first movie, is now working
in a better place with a few better people. Script is a near repeat of
first, especially with the idiots but love interests are surprising.Negatives:
Why not one time for racial matters on the customers is Randal fired
immediately. Why is Dante put in jail? Moobys is a definite rip off of
McDonalds. The specifics that Randall question racists terms, well I
dealt with this exact situation and HAD NO IDEA OR CLUE that a
particular word could be racist if you never heard, learned of it or
spite it being used as a nickname- it was racist all a along and no one
ever said it was.Dante belong working in the restaurant NOT REOPENING
quick mart with those idiots but I guess its the point of the movie,
ugh.

Conjuring, The [3] (2013) - Compared to The Amityville Horror,
this haunting and possession situation was downright CRAZY! Definitely
a must see. What happened to this family and house beats Amityville by
a MILE! But I think I needed a better movie title.

Cowboys and Aliens (2011)
[2: Needed Improvement] (Notes: Deserves a 1)
Positives: Aliens were
interesting looking, an off shoot of the Independence Day type. Both
Cowboy relationships and Native Americans did act as they should
have for their time period, almost total untrust and aggressive.
Negatives: Not even
Harrison Ford which was the only recognizable actor could have saved
the script, story, etc. Very poor in many aspects. The title was a rip
on the classic phrase "cowboys and indians". But you definitely can't
mix aliens with the old west, does'nt work.
(SPOILER NOTE: Climax
scene is reminiscent of the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster.)

Coyote Ugly [3] 2000

Creature From The Black Lagoon (1954) [3]Positives:
Released the same year as (first) Godzilla so I guess just as classic
as any monster movie. The creature's outfit is not bad for an
amphibious monster. Its screaming voice does sell. Story and script at
least started and stayed with the creature rather than stretch a story
to get to the creature.Negatives: I guess character acting was not yet thought of, spite the fact its in the script "it swims and lookshumans".
The actor in the creature outfit swam way too human underwater so it
undersold underwater scenes spite the fact it still looked good
underwater also. I don't think I heard Amazon in the script but it
seemed the river/water seemed to be sold as such. So why did we see
only "3" alligators, or no piranhas. I guess because it would take away
from the creature as the feature. It's (apparent) death scene was lack
of a better word lame, or more of a human death than a monster's
destruction.

Curse of Chucky (2013) [3]Positives:
Always Brad Dourif as the voice of Chucky. An apparent background story
is given for his original killer Charles Lee Ray, but not much and
didnt really work. Jennifer Tilly makes a cameo but becomes instantly
confusing because it makes the movie seem like a prequel "Bride"...Alex
Vincent who played the child Andy in first Child Play makes a "last
minute cameo/confrontation" Negatives: The story of why Chucky
is/stalks this family really doesnt makes sense even though its the
Charles Lee Ray story. You have to wait to the end of credits to see
Chucky vs Andy scene. Although Chucky's demeanor is a little more
vicious, his good guy doll image sucks even when his scars are
revealed. Notes: The movie would have worked better if Chucky
would have stalked Andy's kids 20 yrs later and have a final
confrontation woth him come full circle.

Cutting Edge, The [3] 1992

Cabin Fever [3] 2001Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever [3] (2009)

Caddyshack (1980) [3] Positives:
All star cast of legendary actors, including an elusive gopher. Loved
all of Rodney Dangerfield's dialogue! Chevy Chase's motivating a caddy
into winning a high roller's scratch game. Negatives: Spite the
movie's memorable scenes were Bill Murray's inept gopher hunt. The
damage to the golf course could have been far more spectacular and
extensive. I definitely need to add, Im not a golf fan. But this was
(supposed) to be (an alleged) classic.

Caddy Shack 2 (1988) [2]Positives: The
Gopher's back (voiced by the legendary Franki Welker), Chevy Chase (is
the owner of the golf course?). Some major stars with their own
versions of comedy and attempted golfing.Negatives: It took 8 years
for a sequal (I know some movies take decades for a second, but they
needed more than just Chevy Chase to reprise). Jackie Mason I think is
supposed to be a replacement for Ted Knight and Ronney Dangerfield but
as sarcastic as he is just didnt cut it. Even if Dan Akyroid is
supposed to play a inept mercenary, the voice change doesnt work, but
then again.

Conan the Barbarian [3.5] 1982Positives:
I just barely remember seeing this on cable when I was young so watched
it again for a review. This was tailored made for Arnold. Actors,
characters, plot, story, script, scenes.Negatives: Funny instead of
saying "god" he called his "crom". As violent and bloody as movie
looks, Arnold does not over act with out mercy as
barbarian possibly would, just as the physique for it.

Conan the Barbarian [2] (2011)Positives:
Actor Jason Mamoa was well casted for the lead, shows a more
aggressive, hunting warrior demeanor more than Arnold did.In any remake
story was slightly altered but fairly acceptable.Negatives: Was'nt
as sword kill shot gory as Arnold's version. This like Terminator put
Arnold on the map but a movie like this was made for Arnold
ironically.So I have to say, Arnold Schwartzenegger's 1982 version was
far more entertaining, in all aspects except that Jason Mamoa had as I
said a warrior's killer demeanor.

Contagion [3] (2011).Positives:
Modern remake of 1995's Outbreak, but a world wide view rather than
just keeping contained in a small town. Spoiler: Loosely based on the
Swine Flu H1N1Negatives: Not enough attention of people
contaminated, more attention on the CDC executives and tracing. Never
gave a name to the disease. With family members dying, not real emotional.

Dark Knight, The [3.5] (2008)
- Positives: It's a practical tie of the better Joker, Jack Nicholson
or
Heath Ledger. But Ledger's version is incredibly haunting. Ledger's
Joker (both movies Begins and DK are comic book level versions of
Batman) reminded me of Steve Railsback as Manson and Gein, incredible.
The story never stopped to impress and/or surprise. If you ever wanted
a
movie and comic book to meet, they finally have.
- Negatives: I still found Michael Keaton and Val Kilmer the better
versions of
Batman. Hard to imagine a
come back story for Christian Bale's Batman now.

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014) 3.5Positives:
Has very similar if not copied plots from original Conquest and Battle
for the Planet of the Apes which helps. The size and look of apes as in
first "Rise" movie make it look honest/accurate. Their speech both thru
sign language and few words also have a honest/accurate feel. Negatives:
Gary Oldman is an all around actor however in this film especially with
hair style and glasses is stereotyped into 2008 Batman's Commissioner
Gordon. Alot of human survivors spite the fact of a world wide human
virus.

Deadly Companions, The [3] (1961)Positives:
Maureen O'Hara is and always has been feisty. Brian Keith you would
think is a John Wayne protege. Good story (Im not a westerns fan, but
being that his was the first Sam Peckinpah director debut I had to
watch it)Negatives: First time in movie history you dont see a
mother not cry/freak over death of child. The character of Kit (Maureen
O'Hara) is treated unfairly by most everyone.

Decendants, The (2011) [3.5]Positives: Many
movies that have either been nominated and won for best picture, most
of the time deserve it. This one is one of them. Yes, George Clooney is
a hot shot male star but he really helped sell the role, script,
plot. A few actors didnt fit but then against most did. I'll say one
thing for sure, this movie will make every married man appeciate his wife.Negatives: In
the story and script its heart wrenching to learn of Clooney's wife
hospitalization and what he learned she had been doing behind his back.
I usually getuptight about children/infants in horror movies. The
same thing applies for children and early teenagers using incredible
foul language. Although their fatherscolds them for it as well as the older daughter lack of better word boyfriend, it seems to become comical.

Devil Inside, The (2012) [3]Positives:
No doubt its's The Exorcist meets Paranormal Activity (or what's
becoming a new genre: Docu/Mockumentary aka Found Film). Its claimed to
be denounced by the Vatican. Though that just gives it more credibility.
Though compared to the original Exorcist, not enough foul language. One
very funny piece of dialogue is mother that is possessed, she exclaims
infoul language: "You F*cken priests all you ever do is F*cken talk!" Negatives:
Something that seems new but also old that was seen in conclusion of
first Exoricist is what's called transference of demon from one human
body to another. Whether it is trueor accurate, it also is a rip or
copy on Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday, where Jason's evil soul
is passed thru several characters. The movie's final shots were fair,
which really didn'thelp to make a climatic finish but then again was'nt bad either (very hard to judge).

District 9 [2] 2009- Positives: Background, Story, Special Effects. The documentary style
view was probably the best idea.
- Negatives: Needed major actors, character names, script. The aliens
were seemed like a rip on Jeff Goldbloom's The Fly. The alien's sole
problem was communication. It remind me much of Star Wars and other
scifi characters that made beeping/clicking sounds and to some/most
human characters they were fully understood. Like a foreign language
film you... See More needed the sub titles to understand them. To run
the story with treating them and the aliens acting like they were
distute/homeless then forcing written evictions like homeless humans
was absurd. There coming to earth reminds you of the movie Alien Nartion.

Django Unchained (2012) [3.5]
Positives: Script, Story,
Scenes, Actors, VERY BLOODY. In my opinion it seems to be 1983's
Scarface in slavery times. A slave climbs to status.
Negatives: I read a few
black actors were looked at for the role of Django, I noticed Will
Smith's name, he would have been better. One major negatives: No white
man and no black man were have been permitted to be partners, even an
abolishnist...The white man would have been killed by other whites and
black man returned to slavery. I also find it ironic that Samuel L.
Jackson playing a slave butler which condems Django being allowed to be
treated like a white man.

Dr. Strangelove [3.5] (1964)Positives:
Ive heard about this film over over the years and Im gonna be watching
abunch of classic scifi films. Interesting if not M*A*S*H type actors,
script with seriousness combined comedy (this may have been forerunner
of MASH spite being 1964 and MASH was based on another book). For those
who remember MASH tv serious, try a bunch of Col. Flagg characters and
Col. Blake characters trying to prevent a nuclear war.Negatives: It
seems alot of friendly fire during the American base under fire. The
base commander apparently jumped or ignored Presidential authority and
tells his soldiers to ignore rank and fire upon anyone approaching.
George C. Scott character bitching about communism but the character
"Dr. Strangelove" in a wheel chair seemed to be the true communist with
constant Nazi reactions, spite that also being comical.

Dodgeball: An Underdog Story [3] 2004
Don King: Only in America [3] 1997

Dolphin Tale [3] (2011)Positives:
Lack/spite of saying close to the plot of Free Willy (child and a
killer whale), since this one is a true story and that it suffered an
injury, its very inspiring and it turns out so authentic that "winter" the dolphin her self portrayed her self.Negatives:
Although the movie shows accuracy of its discovery of being tied up,
injured, tail amputation and stubbornness of a prosthetic tail its difficult to watch.

Donnie Brasco [3.5]

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark [2] (2011)
Positives: Actors, Story,
At least the story of the creatures was told before end of movie and
very detailed too..As for their appearance not bad,
but they could have been bigger.
Negatives: Definitely the
finale with the creatures and actress. I would not have let it end or
gave up like that.

Dream House [1] (2011)Positives:
Seemed to start like any other normal family moving into a new house
and eventually discover something is wrong with it....Negatives:
The plot, story, actors have give no real clue what the hell really
happens, happened. Never imagined anything could be worth than Blair
Witch 2.

Edge of Tomorrow (2014) [3.5]Positives: This
was most definitely Bill Murray's Groundhog Day meets Starship
Troopers. A military version of groundhog day. At least there is an
explanation for the loop. Really action packed, comedic where needed. Negatives:
Im not a Ben Afflick fan but I think he would have better for the role
than Tom Cruise. Why Tom Cruise kept returning to a particular spot on
the base is not explained. Needed more major actors I think. Um also
the title, Edge of Tomorrow?, needs a new title.

Empire Strikes Back, The [4] 1980
Positives: Characters, script, story, special effects
Negatives: As popular Lando Carissian was/great respect for actor Billy
Dee Williams I found the Lando character as annoying C-3PO and Jar Jar
(annoying every movie has them). Also I found awkward was a 3 foot
character teacher a 6 foot human, "judge me by size do you?" (sorry in
this case yes). I have no prejudice of midgets/dwarfs but Yoda is a
puppet. The ultimate negative is the line from Yoda "do or do not there
is no try" Um, no such thing as practice???

Escape Plan (2013) [3.5]Positives:
1994's No Escape meets Escape From Alcatraz meets 1992 Sneakers .
Stallone and Arnold are a good tag team. I read Bruce Willis was
possible to play Ray Breslin (I think that would have worked better)Negatives:
(SPOILER ALERT) Spite the plot is an engineer to learn a prison's
vulnerabilities, this movie should be banned from being seen by real
prisoners, will definitely give them ideas.

Expendables, The[3.5]
(2010)
Positives: Now thats what I call an "All Star Cast"! Great script.
Story was fair.
Negatives: Maybe a better title.

Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014) [1](NOTE: I HIGHLY RECOMMEND NO ONE BOTHER WASTING THERE TIME OR MONEY ON THIS! (GET READY FOR MAJOR SPOILERS)- Positives:
CGI was expected for the Plagues and other GOD type events which did a
fair sell for this "attempted" remake of the 1956 version that everyone
has probably scene (shown on television every Easter
holiday)...Possible attempt at a more accurate wardrobe, people and a
few backgrounds of ancient Egypt. The 'Parting' of the Red Sea, okay as
a child my father explained its more probable an earthquake caused the
sea to be swallowed or "lowered" as the movie portrayed (but there was
no earthquake). I think that's it. Oh, yeah, the title is the name of
this event in the bible. - Negatives: (MAJOR SPOILER ALERT) As I
stated before most everyone as I will compare this to the 1956 version.
When I saw the CGI of the plagues and title of movie I knew immediately
what this would be. Is it fair to compare it to the 1956 film? Well, I
read online reviews before writing mine...Most all reviews do agree
with my perspective. Including Moses a warrior/a barbarian who kills?
Even my mother in law who is very religious was disturbed by that. Now
the missing elements or changes. Um, do I have enough room or should
bother to write EVERY MISSING OR CHANGED in comparence to 1956 or
biblical accuracy. (Notes II: EVERY MAJOR MOSES ELEMENT ESPECIALLY VERBAL
IS MISSING. - The finale has Moses with a hammer and chisel creating
the Ten Commandments...Spite a brief scene with blue burning bush and a
child rep of God. OKAY ENOUGH, I BEG EVERYONE TO JUST WATCH
THE 1956 "THE TEN COMMANDMENTS" FOR FIRST TIME OR AGAIN. This was MOST
PITIFUL EXCUSE OF A REMAKE POSSIBLE IF NOT INSULTING THE HISTORY OF
MOSES. It teeters on a fight with Blair Witch 2 and Hook for worst
movie ever.

Exorcismus [3] (2010)
Positives: There have
been a few modern versions or remakes of The Exorcist. Make up and
devil control of victim was realistic due to its always claimed a
evil/demon or the devil will make you harm your family/friends while
the entity appears to harm its host. Sorta
of a spoiler: Alot devil controlled murders but ending is a non
attempted copy of End of Days.
Negatives: Whether or not
the movie attempted to portray a realistic demonic possession, it
does'nt match the classic from 1973. But ironically 1973 was far more
probably exaggerated (entertaining, gory, foul language).

Flight (2012) [3]
Postives: Ironic watching
Denzel Washington as an alcoholic/drug addict, where he was opposite in
Malcolm X. The NTSB latter scenes describing the mechanical problems
and how he attempted to recover plane by flying upside down were very
interesting. I found it impressive he finally took blame.A friend at
work, practically begged me to finally watched this, but she knew my
views of alcohol and drugs, thats why I delayed watching this.
Negatives: Spite fact I
have never gotten drunk or used drugs of any kind, I will count several
errors. First is Denzel, girl and guy in hospital stairwell
smoking...The nurses and doctors don't realize they are missing from
rooms, no smoke detectors? Second, the amount of alcohol he was
consuming: NO ONE COULD DRIVE A CAR SAFELY LIKE THAT. I was
stunned to accept John Goodman (among my top two favorite actors in the
world) seemingly a good friend and drug dealer? When the two find him
drunk and hotel room trashed, Goodman is called and gives him cocaine
to sober? BS!

Footloose (2011) [3]Positives: Yes there are too many past movies are being remade and this definitely no exception. Everyone who remembersthe
original will definitely pick up obvious scenes from the original.
Major add/change was the car crash scene that killed teens leading to the town's law enforcement of dancing. (Spoilers) Opening scene starts with Kenny Loggins Footloose although itinvolves
the teens that will end up in crash, ironic since original movie ends
with dance that plays song "Footloose". This may seemlike negatives but it goes both ways. Only other song played by original artist was "Lets hear it for the boys".Negatives:
I could say almost all as I said in positives, this went overboard with
just about every scene from original. Although one song "Holding out for a hero' (originally done by Bonnie Tyler) remade by Ella Mae Bowen (I'm sorry but it can't be sung soft),she
just killed it. Although it was intentionally casted and choreographed
this way, the outfits and dancing are over board with sexualtone.

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(2013) [3] -Positives: Being raised on baseball and enjoy history, definitely had
to watch this. I haven't seen the original The Jackie Robinson Story.
For the most past seems accurate...Its practically ROOTS meets
Baseball...- Negatives: Its not against the film but I can't believe the unprofessional conduct my players and
even managers of baseball teams toward Robinson. Back in 47, the
Phillies manager constantly yelled "N" at him while he was trying to
bat

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FURY (2014) 3.5- Positives: Very authentic, tanks,
action, era...Apparently was based on several/combined true stories of
tank soldiers during WW2.- Negatives: One character you find will
has a southern civil war disposition or behavior or maybe Im honestly
describing his background wrong but, especially during kitchen scene,
(disturbing attitude). Spite it is based on several stories of tank
solders the plot is fictional and that actually ruins it...Similar to
fictional story that claims to be a true story just for attention.